Hey guys and gals, I'm new to posting, but I've been reading these forums for a while now. I figured it is due time that i contribute something back to this site. This DIY is a chance for you to relocate your battery to your trunk and to get more room under your hood for other mods(custom CAI, MSD 4 ignition, intercooler piping.. etc). What this does: it offsets the weight of the driver being in the car. Batteries weigh about 45 to 50lbs. If you move your 50lb battery to your trunk, this will equal a 100lb shift in weight. Why you ask? i personally have noticed a difference in the handeling ability on my stock suspension. the back end of the car slightly gives a little more, and kinda drifts when taking corners really fast. mmmm...fast cornering. I will not be held responsible for any damage to you, your vehicle, your tools, any void in your warranty, basically, do this at your own risk.
What you need: (This is what i used, im sure ya'll can find a cheaper way to do this)
-1 new (+) terminal connection
-1 new ground wire 2ga or 4ga (36")
-1 buss connector (optional)
-1 plastic marine battery box (get at NAPA or advanced auto parts or autozone...etc.)
-lots of zip ties to make it look pretty
-approximately 20ft of 2ga or 4ga wire please measure how much you are going to use before you even start this mod!!!! (this is to route your existing (+) connection to where your battery is going to be)(get this at home depot or lowes or sponsors)
-tool set to remove splash guard, battery, battery mount, foot rest, trim running along your door sill and trunk trim pieces
-it was recommended by a newtiburon.com member to use a breaker or fuse, but i did this w/o one and havent had any problems
Ok here we go:
REMOVAL
1. Remove your battery do not put your battery on the concrete, i dont know why, but this will drain your battery
2. Remove the negative wire that is bolted to the battery mount
3. Remove your battery mount
4. Remove your drivers side splash guard (refer to resonator removal DIY, now would be a good time to do this if you haven't already...takes like 15minutes)
5. Remove your foot rest and triangle trim piece next to to it
6. Remove the door sill plastic piece (tuscani replacement piece)
7. Remove your trunk matting particle board stuff
8. Remove the (lookin from the back to the front) right side trim piece and the cargo cover
INSTALLATION(it will take you longer to read this than to actually do it)
1. Route the (+) wire extension from the old terminal connection to the trunk via the following path and zip tie it along the way:
-->down thru the hole where the stock resonator intake sat (sits if you havent removed the resonator yet... better git 'er done!) :3_devil_w
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--> then alongside the headlight wire bundle inside your fenderwell
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-->thru the conduit on the door that your auto window and auto locks wire bundle run thru, or you could go thru the firewall...somwhere
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--> into the cab where your foot rest sits
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--> then run it in the little space you have alongside your seat mounts(you might hafta lift your carpet a little bit) OR if you do not have enough room nex tot he bundle of other wires, remove your seat and run it under the seat via the alternate route
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-->then lift up your back seat by pushing the two tabs in and lifting up and run the wire under the seat or behind the panel next to the seat
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-->next climb up into your trunkspace and route the wire alond the little trough that looks like it was made to route this cable thru.
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-->next run it along the right side fenderwell (inside you trunk) and out thru the jackstand hole
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WHEW! that was a pain
2. Now, mount the straps that came with the battery box to the car(requires 4 drilled holes) Make sure you drill holes that are smaller than the screws so they wont be too loose
3. Put your trunk matting back into your trunk so you can mark where the straps are going to come thru. Now mark it and cut the slots out with a carpet knife or dremel tool
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4. Find a good ground to connect your new 36" ground lead to and attach it. I used the passenger side seat belt mount and mounting bolt.
5. Connect your new (+) terminal connection to the long wire you just routed
6. Put your battery in the battery box and place it in the middle of the straps
7. Connect the (-) to the battery
8. Connect the (+) to the battery
9. Put the lid on and strap it down
10. Now, connect the other end of the long wire to your old (+) connection or buss connection. I am still waiting on autozone to get my buss connector, thats why i have mine rigged that way in the pictures.
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11. Put everything back together (fenderwell, seat(s), door sill etc.
12. Make sure you didnt leave any tools laying around, pick up your stuff and go drive...fast.
If you have any questions, let me know.
What you need: (This is what i used, im sure ya'll can find a cheaper way to do this)
-1 new (+) terminal connection
-1 new ground wire 2ga or 4ga (36")
-1 buss connector (optional)
-1 plastic marine battery box (get at NAPA or advanced auto parts or autozone...etc.)
-lots of zip ties to make it look pretty
-approximately 20ft of 2ga or 4ga wire please measure how much you are going to use before you even start this mod!!!! (this is to route your existing (+) connection to where your battery is going to be)(get this at home depot or lowes or sponsors)
-tool set to remove splash guard, battery, battery mount, foot rest, trim running along your door sill and trunk trim pieces
-it was recommended by a newtiburon.com member to use a breaker or fuse, but i did this w/o one and havent had any problems
Ok here we go:
REMOVAL
1. Remove your battery do not put your battery on the concrete, i dont know why, but this will drain your battery
2. Remove the negative wire that is bolted to the battery mount
3. Remove your battery mount
4. Remove your drivers side splash guard (refer to resonator removal DIY, now would be a good time to do this if you haven't already...takes like 15minutes)
5. Remove your foot rest and triangle trim piece next to to it
6. Remove the door sill plastic piece (tuscani replacement piece)
7. Remove your trunk matting particle board stuff
8. Remove the (lookin from the back to the front) right side trim piece and the cargo cover
INSTALLATION(it will take you longer to read this than to actually do it)
1. Route the (+) wire extension from the old terminal connection to the trunk via the following path and zip tie it along the way:
-->down thru the hole where the stock resonator intake sat (sits if you havent removed the resonator yet... better git 'er done!) :3_devil_w
--> then alongside the headlight wire bundle inside your fenderwell
-->thru the conduit on the door that your auto window and auto locks wire bundle run thru, or you could go thru the firewall...somwhere
--> into the cab where your foot rest sits
--> then run it in the little space you have alongside your seat mounts(you might hafta lift your carpet a little bit) OR if you do not have enough room nex tot he bundle of other wires, remove your seat and run it under the seat via the alternate route
-->then lift up your back seat by pushing the two tabs in and lifting up and run the wire under the seat or behind the panel next to the seat
-->next climb up into your trunkspace and route the wire alond the little trough that looks like it was made to route this cable thru.
-->next run it along the right side fenderwell (inside you trunk) and out thru the jackstand hole
WHEW! that was a pain
2. Now, mount the straps that came with the battery box to the car(requires 4 drilled holes) Make sure you drill holes that are smaller than the screws so they wont be too loose
3. Put your trunk matting back into your trunk so you can mark where the straps are going to come thru. Now mark it and cut the slots out with a carpet knife or dremel tool
4. Find a good ground to connect your new 36" ground lead to and attach it. I used the passenger side seat belt mount and mounting bolt.
5. Connect your new (+) terminal connection to the long wire you just routed
6. Put your battery in the battery box and place it in the middle of the straps
7. Connect the (-) to the battery
8. Connect the (+) to the battery
9. Put the lid on and strap it down
10. Now, connect the other end of the long wire to your old (+) connection or buss connection. I am still waiting on autozone to get my buss connector, thats why i have mine rigged that way in the pictures.
11. Put everything back together (fenderwell, seat(s), door sill etc.
12. Make sure you didnt leave any tools laying around, pick up your stuff and go drive...fast.
If you have any questions, let me know.
